{"id":1502,"date":"2023-11-03T16:27:26","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T20:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/?p=1502"},"modified":"2023-11-03T16:27:27","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T20:27:27","slug":"what-to-know-about-presbycusis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/what-to-know-about-presbycusis\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know About Presbycusis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Presbycusis is age-related hearing loss. It is the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK559220\/#:~:text=Presbycusis%20refers%20to%20bilateral%20age,Americans%20aged%2070%20or%20older.\">most common form of hearing loss worldwide<\/a>&nbsp;and affects approximately two-thirds of Americans aged 70 or older. There are several contributing factors to presbycusis, and the symptoms can be hard to notice initially. But if you\u2019re struggling to hear conversations at Buddy Brew Coffee, you might consider talking with a hearing specialist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms of Presbycusis<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Man-gets-fitted-with-hearing-device.jpg\" alt=\"Man gets fitted with hearing aid \" class=\"wp-image-1505\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;width:532px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Man-gets-fitted-with-hearing-device.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Man-gets-fitted-with-hearing-device-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Age-related hearing loss<\/a> is gradual and takes place in both ears. It\u2019s prevalent as nearly\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\" target=\"_blank\">28.8 million Americans<\/a>\u00a0could benefit from hearing aids. There are a few key symptoms to observe if you may be experiencing age-related hearing loss.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>High-pitched sounds are hard to hear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conversations are difficult to understand in noisy locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Others\u2019 speech sounds muffled or slurred, sounds like \u201cs\u201d or \u201cth\u2019 or hard to distinguish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tinnitus, or ringing in one or both ears, is present<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think you\u2019re experiencing presbycusis and talk to a hearing specialist, they will need to rule out other medical conditions. To confirm the condition, your doctor will check your ears and may perform an audiogram or hearing test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes and Treatments of Presbycusis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Presbycusis can have multiple causes. As aging occurs, the body wears down, impacting receptors in the inner ear and breaking down nerve pathways to the brain. Other health and genetic factors can also impact age-related hearing loss.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other factors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Continuous exposure to loud noise over time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Various health conditions such as diabetes or heart disease&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Side effects of medications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been diagnosed with age-related hearing loss, it can feel discouraging, but receiving a diagnosis allows you several options for creating a better quality of life. Your hearing specialist will assist you with creating a treatment plan based on your hearing loss and personal preferences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment options may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Hearing aids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistive listening devices&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Techniques for preventing <a href=\"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/hearing-loss\/earwax-removal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">excess ear wax<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are ways you can work to prevent age-related hearing loss now. Monitor volume levels and reduce noise exposure at work and while participating in hobbies. You can also wear protective hearing devices to protect your hearing and prevent further damage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions about presbycusis or suspect you or a loved one may have it, schedule an appointment with <span class=\"company-name \">Kampsen Hearing<\/span>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/why-addressing-hearing-loss-as-a-senior-matters\/\" class=\"related-post\">Why Addressing Hearing Loss as a Senior Matters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/what-to-know-about-ai-in-hearing-aids\/\" class=\"related-post\">What To Know About AI in Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/what-do-i-need-to-know-before-getting-hearing-aids\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Do I Need to Know Before Getting Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Presbycusis is age-related hearing loss. It is the&nbsp;most common form of hearing loss worldwide&nbsp;and affects approximately two-thirds of Americans aged 70 or older. There are several contributing factors to presbycusis, and the symptoms can be hard to notice initially. 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